5 new services to be introduced under BSEP before end 2012

last SG · 2012-09-13T21:46:57+00:00

Serangoon to Hougang probably using other routes rather than duplicate 101,They have reason for this.Look at 860 most route also duplicate but see the loadin...

phillipC SG

maybe my english is limited from and not in

^tamago^ SG

10. Out of the 40 new bus routes, about 8 will be parallel bus routes that connect major HDB towns to the city area, making use of the expressways. Six of the eight parallel bus routes will connect from Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Sengkang, Tampines, Woodlands and Yishun. The remaining two routes are still being worked out and will be announced when ready. The new parallel bus routes will be progressively introduced from the third quarter of 2012 to provide more options to commuters using stretches of the existing rail lines that experience persistent high ridership, while the ongoing rail enhancement measures are being implemented. LTA will monitor the performance of these parallel bus services closely and make adjustments where required. Details of these routes will be provided when ready.

Third quarter - is from October to December ?

I interpret as, the first of the 8 parallel bus services will be introduced in the 3rd quarter. That first service is from Tampines to CBD.

vicamour SG

If 163 withdrawn, the link between Toa Payoh to Upp Thomson will be lost as well.

Not to mention Fernvale also, loss of link to YCK Road.

163's route is rather unique in certain ways, unlike 43/70/76 which runs parallel along Upp Paya Lebar.

Better to extend it back to Marina Bay via PIE, KPE, Sims Way, Fort Rd, ECP. MBS to Marina Bay looping Suntec City first from Toa Payoh.

service_238 SG

it said progessively FROM, not progressively BY.

LTA has fulfilled one of the 8 parallel routes as the Tampines route will be introduced this quarter.

the other 7 will be introduced PROGRESSIVELY.

phillipC SG

Ok, 238 your english is powderful. surrender to you

SBS2666S SG

Let me guess...

Service 50 from Bishan to Punggol via Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, YCK Road, Sengkang West/East Ave, Sengkang East Road. Full AMDEP control.

Service 68 from Tampines to Shenton Way via Bedok and Marina Bay Sands.

For Hougang to Serangoon, likely to use 11x series.

Seriously, Sengkang West anf Fernvale estate need a new trunk service to link to AMK and YCK MRT. Having a service 163/163M is not enough to cope with the growing population in Fernvale.

Really, HG to serangoon can already use 101. What's wrong with LTA?

SBS 3010C SG

Really, HG to serangoon can already use 101. What's wrong with LTA?

Complain!

BusAnalayzer SG

Proposed Service 117 - Hougang Interchange (loop Serangoon Central)

Hougang Central >> Hougang Ave 5 >> Hougang Ave 7 >> Hougang Ave 8 >> Hougang St 52 >> Hougang St 51 >> Hougang St 91 >> Hougang Ave 9 >> YCK Road >> AMK Ave 3 >> Serangoon North Ave 1 >> YCK Road >> Boundary Road >> Serangoon Central (loop)

Purpose:

1. Intra town service in Hougang

2. Alterate svc to Hougang MRT for Ave 7, st 51, st 91

3. Direct svc from st 51, 91 to YCK / Serangoon

4. Alternate svc to 315 (when it is terribly packed during morning / evening peak) at Serangoon Nth Ave 1

5. The different touch points it will cater will provide better connectivity and alternative to 43, 70, 109, 112, 315 at different points in the route

BusAnalayzer SG

Proposed Service 50 - Punggol Int to Bishan Int

Punggol Int >> Punggol Place >> Punggol Drive >> Punggol East >> Sengkang East Dr >> Sengkang East Way >> Sengkang West Way >> Fernvale >> Sengkang West Ave >> Jalan Kayu >> YCK Road >> Serangoon Nth Ave 5 >> Serangoon Nth Ave 3 >> AMK Ave 3 >> AMK Ave 8 >> AMK Ave 1 >> Marymount Road >> Sing Ming Ave >> Sing Ming Dr >> Sing Ming Road >> Upper Thomson Road >> Bishan St 21 >> Bishan St 11 >> Bishan Int

Purpose:

1. Introducing svc to ply on Punggol Place >> Punggol Drive

2. Trunk svc connecting Sengkang town and YCK / AMK via East / West way and Fernvale

3. Direct connection to AMK MRT from Jalan Kayu / YCK Road

4. Connecting Serangoon Nth Ave 3 & 5 to AMK MRT (currently 315 plies this route)

5. Only service that will connect AMK Ave 1 / Ave 8 (south and west of MRT line) to populated and industrial AMK Ave 3 (east of MRT)

6. Alternate connection for Sing Ming to AMK MRT + Bishan MRT

7. Faster access to Bishan Int via svc 50 than svc 410 on Bishan St 22, Upper Thomson Road.

BusAnalayzer SG

Proposed Service 1 - Tampines Int to Harbourfront Int

Tampines Int >> Tampines Ave 5 >> Tampines Ave 8 / 10 >> Bedok North Road >> Chai Chee St >> Chai Chee Dr >> Siglap Road >> Marine Parade Road >> Mountbatten Road >> Tanjong Katong Road (Express) >> ECP (Express) >> Rochor Road / Ophir Road >> Bugis MRT >> Victoria St >> Clarke Quay MRT >> China town >> Outram Road >> Off Shenton Way >> Keppel Road >> Harbourfront Int

Purpose:

1. Only trunk svc to connect Tampines Ave 5 & Chai Chee to Marine Parade and CBD

2. Alternate to 36 from Marine Parade for quicker access to CBD, yet not duplicating the route

** This svc will only have peak-directional loading**

BusAnalayzer SG

Really, HG to serangoon can already use 101. What's wrong with LTA?

I feel Tampines to CBD there are many routes, and any route it would come up with would have only peak directional loading.

For HG to Serangoon, there is still possibility to cover many avenues that do not have direct services, and take the load off some other heavily loaded routes.

SBS3174M SG

265 get citaro?

SBS2601D SG

Really, HG to serangoon can already use 101. What's wrong with LTA?

In the end LTA gets information from the ground through public feedback.

LTA is not inherently evil.

And if its misguided, you can try to use the system to change that from within.

I certainly dont mind another HG-SRGN route though. But we'll see what comes out from the pipelines!

SBS2656X SG

In the end LTA gets information from the ground through public feedback.

LTA is not inherently evil.

And if its misguided, you can try to use the system to change that from within.

I certainly dont mind another HG-SRGN route though. But we'll see what comes out from the pipelines!

The jam along Upper Serangoon Road is quite heavy during peak hours. Best if the new service skips that sector.

BusAnalayzer SG

The jam along Upper Serangoon Road is quite heavy during peak hours. Best if the new service skips that sector.

I doubt the new service will go via Upper Serangoon. It will be more of an intra-town for Hougang and coming to Serangoon via YCK Road and Hougang Ave 9. It will be used more to offset the load on 43, 70, 109, 315.

TIB1218R SG

I guess the Bishan - Punggol route will ply Anchorvale Sports/Swimming complex, Fernvale and the upcoming ITE College Central and Sengkang Hospital..

The Tamp - CBD confirm will ply CGH> ITE Simei> ECP > Shenton Way..

Gus.chong SG

Woah, this place become route suggestions thread already.

SBS2656X SG

Woah, this place become route suggestions thread already.

We are more like ''GUESSING'' the routes out :P

2 confirmed routes :

119 *Amendment*
Previous : Sengkang > Hougang St 21 ( LOOP )
After change : Punggol > Hougang St 21 ( LOOP )

860
New Route : Yishun Interchange > Khatib Station ( LOOP ) via Yishun Ring Rd

smrtbsbs SG

anyone saw any “suspicious” bus plying around hg and sgn areas yesterday (14 Sep)? understand that there was a bus trial for that new service.

vicamour SG

I feel Tampines to CBD there are many routes, and any route it would come up with would have only peak directional loading.

For HG to Serangoon, there is still possibility to cover many avenues that do not have direct services, and take the load off some other heavily loaded routes.

Shoule extend 82 back to Shenton Way and 111 to Punggol and 97 to Sengkang

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